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Toyota FT-1 Bows At The Montreal Auto Show

23-01-2015Kevin Harrison No comments

By Robert Nichols At this year’s Montreal International Autoshow, guests had the chance to lay eyes on the Toyota FT-1. This concept car represents Toyota’s intention to return to the high performance sports car segment. Fans of the Scion BR-Z don’t be upset. The BR-Z is nice, but it is a...

Test Drive: 2015 Toyota Highlander XLE AWD

02-12-2014Kevin Harrison No comments

By Kevin Harrison It's interesting how new segments can emerge within the auto industry. Who would have thought, 20 years ago, that in order to be a true player in the market, you needed to have a mid-size crossover. Think about it. All the major players have one. Honda, Volkswagen, Hyundai, Nissan...

Nissan, Chrysler Minivans Completely Fail New Crash Test

24-11-2014Kevin Harrison No comments

The Nissan Quest, Chrysler Town & Country and the Dodge Grand Caravan have all failed a new test by the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS). Five minivans were subjected to the new test, called the small overlap test, which sees about 25% of the front end of the vehicle hits...

Scion iM Concept Revealed

13-11-2014Kevin Harrison No comments

A few weeks ago, Toyota promised to reveal an exciting new performance car under the Scion badge. Given what Toyota did with the FR-S, it had gear heads drooling at the thought of what it would be. Well as it turns out, the Scion iM concept is just a Toyota Auris...

The Most Efficient Cars of 2014

24-10-2014Kevin Harrison No comments

The recent changes in gas mileage ratings in vehicles has led to 2014 becoming the year of many changes and familiar faces in fuel economy. A car loan is often a great choice due to the savings gained from owning these vehicles.

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• Toyota Prius Hybrid

The Toyota Prius Hybrid continues...

What Does Yaris Even Mean, Anyway? Toyota Explains Its Model Names

21-10-2014Kevin Harrison No comments

Ever wondered how some auto makers choose their model names? Well, Toyota is decoding a few of their more popular model names for you. As it turns out, the ever popular mid-sized Camry is not named after a camera or camouflage, it is named after the Japanese word kanmuri, which means...

Toyota Celebrates 50 Years in Canada With Corolla Special Editions

21-10-2014Kevin Harrison No comments

Toyota isn't shy about celebrating its half-century milestone selling cars in Canada as it is releasing two special edition Corollas to celebrate. Corolla buyers who check the 'S' trim line will be able to choose for the Canada-only upgrades which include 17 inch black glossy aluminum wheels, rear disc brakes and...

Test Drive: 2014 Toyota Tundra 4×4 SR 5.7L TRD

15-07-2014Kevin Harrison No comments

By Kevin Harrison There are certain things you don't mess with. For instance people there are people who feel the need to tinker with seafood chowder. Now, while I can appreciate slight variations and the claim to fame of different family recipes, I'm still a bluenoser through and through (the only...

Test Drive: 2014 Toyota Corolla LE CVT

02-01-2014Kevin Harrison No comments

By Kevin Harrison You can't get the new Corolla in beige. Shocked? You probably shouldn't be. Even though the Corolla does just fine in terms of sales, it isn't exactly what you'd call an interesting car. Which is funny because there isn't anything necessarily wrong with it. You see, other cars are...

Toyota May Add Two More RWD Sports Cars To Its Lineup

13-08-2013Kevin Harrison No comments

Is Toyota sick of being known as the sensible brand? It appears so if Car Advice is to be believed. They spoke with the chief engineer who designed the Scion FR-S (which is called the GT 86 everywhere else in the world), Tatsuya Tada about it. "Akio Toyoda always says to...

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Passenger Vehicles

• Toyota Prius Hybrid